tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post1560504754321270798..comments2024-02-24T18:44:39.324-08:00Comments on Trials & Tribulations: Phil Spector Trial Delayed Until MondaySprockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-62416563004183615722008-11-05T19:04:00.000-08:002008-11-05T19:04:00.000-08:00Thanks so much for your great updates. It's a rea...Thanks so much for your great updates. It's a real pity that there's no live coverage to be had. Your great commentary is most appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-58302629258877735312008-11-02T18:51:00.000-08:002008-11-02T18:51:00.000-08:00Wes:Pat Dixon is the senior staff member. I don't...Wes:<BR/>Pat Dixon is the senior staff member. I don't know but <B>I'm guessing</B> that maybe it was just a management decision to let the younger staff work on a challenging case. Truc Do is no slouch. From what I hear, she has an excellent reputation.<BR/><BR/>Sherbie! Nice to see you here friend! How the heck have you been? <BR/><BR/>All requests to film or have audio coverage, must complete the application on the court's website and submit it to the Public Information Office. Then Judge Fidler decides to approve or deny.<BR/><BR/>I have a gut feeling that Judge Fidler would only allow accredited news organizations to record the trial in any format, whether it be audio or film or live feed. Even though I did become a member of the Society of Professional Journalists as an Associate Member, I don't think that would pass muster with the PIO or the Judge.<BR/><BR/>An audio feed would require a way to tap into the microphone at the witness box, and a microphone at the podium and a microphone at the bench that the judge can turn off at will, when there are bench conferences.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-28518868071603899142008-11-02T18:19:00.000-08:002008-11-02T18:19:00.000-08:00Hi friend...long time no see! Need to get caught ...Hi friend...long time no see! Need to get caught up with you, but in the meantime, just wanted to thank you for all the hard work (even though I know you enjoy it, it is a huge effort, and I want you to know how appreciated you are!).<BR/><BR/>I'm sure Pat Dixon is very smart and very effective in general (else, he wouldn't be where he is today), but I did not think his manner of examination was suited to the dynamics of PS1. His style was a little too laid-back surfer dude-ish, if you know what I mean. That probably has served him well, but I think several of his exams called for an aggressiveness and thoroughness that he just didn't bring to the table.<BR/><BR/>Any idea what it would entail to set up an audio-only feed from the courtroom? If you and Mr. Sprocket (or anyone else) could figure out how to set it up and get approval for audio-only coverage, we'd be happy to chip in to cover whatever the costs to you might be.<BR/><BR/>I'm happy to see your blog flourishing -- all the guest writers are fantastic, too. Take care, and thanks again for all you do! :)<BR/><BR/>SherbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-5101961056050975772008-11-02T14:56:00.000-08:002008-11-02T14:56:00.000-08:00personally i did not think that Pat Dixon was that...personally i did not think that Pat Dixon was that strong (Jennifer Hayes, for example, was just about equal or stronger than he)..even the LA Weekly said he was "no match" for her. And he left Punkin Lie still standing, she should have been torn to shreds. (Will those 2 be back?)<BR/>And would not the "prior bad act ladies" be more effective, more fresh in the minds of the jurors, if testifying at the end of the state's case, instead of at the beginning?<BR/>I'm just saying....Avenging Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713176289481300167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-32493844858742571052008-10-31T21:11:00.000-07:002008-10-31T21:11:00.000-07:00Hi Mary,Spector looks no different than the photos...Hi Mary,<BR/><BR/>Spector looks no different than the photos that appeared in the LA Times on October 3rd, and later. He's wearing the same Edwardian type suits as the first trial. <BR/><BR/>Rachelle looks the same, too. Her hair is almost completely blond now, so it's different than when she appeared on Jamie Floyd's show last year. If you saw that photo in the LA Times, that's how she looks, and dresses, every day.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Spector is not seated in the second chair over, like he was before~just to the right of Cutler. <BR/><BR/>He is now one seat farther away from the jury than before.<BR/><BR/>From left to right it's Weinberg, Susan, then Spector.<BR/><BR/>It was near impossible to see him from where I was sitting in the packed gallery on opening statements day.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-74277288377941686532008-10-31T20:20:00.000-07:002008-10-31T20:20:00.000-07:00Hello Dear SprocketI read every word of your blog ...Hello Dear Sprocket<BR/><BR/>I read every word of your blog and those who "guest" blog. It seems unbelievable that no media is there. How does Spector look? Did he doze off? Give us a description of Phil and bride's outfits of the day..please? I see from news photos that the "hair of the day" appears to be longer? He is one strange man. Any comments on Judge Fidler? I really like him. I envy you in the courtroom watching all this but I do not envy you your commute. Bless you and thank you!Sirius108https://www.blogger.com/profile/13192238871817183095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-59537724408095714042008-10-31T17:00:00.000-07:002008-10-31T17:00:00.000-07:00YES!! I too am glad you're there for us - Sprocket...YES!! I too am glad you're there for us - Sprocket!! Hope you can make it there most days! Love the way you write!<BR/>NinerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-30979863804362482452008-10-31T14:07:00.000-07:002008-10-31T14:07:00.000-07:00it's interesting that no one is really interested ...it's interesting that no one is really interested in televising V2 (the biggies I mean) perhaps they do not want to give any more 'celebrity' to a murderer? Eh. Glad you're there Sprocket!mControlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17971187498604889063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-24934086261896829872008-10-30T20:48:00.000-07:002008-10-30T20:48:00.000-07:00Anon @7:23 pm:I disagree.The restrictions are no d...Anon @7:23 pm:<BR/><BR/>I disagree.<BR/><BR/>The restrictions are no different than what they were in the first trial.<BR/><BR/>If a news organization wanted to film the entire trial, he would not approve a big camera sitting in the gallery. <BR/><BR/><B>The cameras needed to be small, hanging on the wall and operated by remoted control.</B><BR/><BR/>Judge Fidler went into detail why he wanted cameras that didn't create a big presence in the courtroom that people would tend to focus on.<BR/><BR/>During the first trial, "Court TV" had three cameras mounted on the wall above the jury box. There was a tiny control station with two camera operators. This console was situated at the far end of the third bench row, in the aisle. <BR/>There were a ton of cables that were strung through the hallway and down stairwells, that went out to the truck in the parking lot.<BR/><BR/>Since no news organization was willing to foot the expense, Judge Fidler allowed a camera in the gallery just for opening statements.<BR/><BR/>On Wednesday, Judge Fidler also informed the jury that there would not be any cameras in the courtroom for trial testimony.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-5415535510965596412008-10-30T19:23:00.000-07:002008-10-30T19:23:00.000-07:00What restrictions has Judge Fidler put on any live...What restrictions has Judge Fidler put on any live coverage? I'd be very interested in knowing. Sounds like for some reason, he doesn't want the public to watch him this time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-69942944975420797922008-10-30T16:17:00.000-07:002008-10-30T16:17:00.000-07:00I don't know how or why the DA's office utilizes t...I don't know how or why the DA's office utilizes their attorneys, so I have no idea why Pat Dixon is not prosecuting again.<BR/><BR/>I don't think of Truc Do on the case as a negative, just because she has taken over for Dixon.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-40813958267578215172008-10-30T14:50:00.000-07:002008-10-30T14:50:00.000-07:00OMG - I so expected this to be #6! Whew! I canno...OMG - I so expected this to be #6! Whew! I cannot believe both sides still want him!! What are they thinking??!!<BR/><BR/>I realize Truc is an excellent prosecutor - and - Alan Jackson got all the press during #1, but Pat Dixon is no schmuck! Why is he not on the prosecution team for #2?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-68121279114203931682008-10-30T14:47:00.000-07:002008-10-30T14:47:00.000-07:00It is highly unlikely at this stage that any agenc...It is highly unlikely at this stage that any agency will step up and invest the money to to live stream this trial with Judge Fidler's requirements.<BR/><BR/>I really don't foresee it happening and I'm sorry for those of you out there that have been waiting to see this retrial.<BR/><BR/>When I went to court today, there was only one other accredited reporter in the room: Linda Deutsch. The courtroom was virtually deserted.<BR/><BR/>What I think you will see happening more and more in regards to this case will be stories coming out by larger organizations, but the reporter wasn't even in the courtroom to cover the days proceedings. <BR/><BR/>The accredited press will use it's contacts with the DA's office and the court's PIO to find out if any significant rulings transpired that day. Those reporters that have maintained a good relationship with defense attorneys, will often be able to get an update from them, too.<BR/><BR/>It's just the way it is for papers that have limited resources at this time due to the sad state of the economy.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-81384780286238762332008-10-30T12:59:00.000-07:002008-10-30T12:59:00.000-07:00Cant anybody do anything to get this trial streame...Cant anybody do anything to get this trial streamed trought the internet?I am going crazy without it!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-90333977838047869872008-10-30T12:52:00.000-07:002008-10-30T12:52:00.000-07:00Hi Sprocket.Any idea if anyone is going to stream ...Hi Sprocket.<BR/><BR/>Any idea if anyone is going to stream this trial? Love your work - Thank youGilded Owl Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11735914140534673472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-37247511500798571702008-10-30T11:26:00.000-07:002008-10-30T11:26:00.000-07:00Anon @10:32 am:Nope! The research scientist is st...Anon @10:32 am:<BR/><BR/>Nope! The research scientist is still on the jury.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-42126659281884504632008-10-30T10:32:00.000-07:002008-10-30T10:32:00.000-07:00I thought for a minute #6 had figured out how to g...I thought for a minute #6 had figured out how to get out of this jury duty! Hope He/SHe doesn't get any ideas - or maybe it would be better. An angry juror who couldn't not figure out how to get out of this during voire dire is probably not going to be much help during deliberations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com